Chapter 8
8.2. Test Specifications
Table 8.1: Specifications for the Heska Element COAG
™
Fibrinogen Test.
Measurement Technology Light absorbance, turbidity-based plasma assay
Result Units mg/dL, g/L or g/dL
Reference Range Species mg/dL g/L
Horse (equine) 150 to 400 1.5 to 4.0
Dynamic Range mg/dL g/L
0 to 2000 0.0 to 20.0
Sample Type Platelet poor plasma
Sample Volume 100 µL
Sample Collection 3.2 % or 3.8 % concentration sodium citrate tube
Sample Stability
12 hours at room temperature (
59 °F
to
86 °F
or
15
◦
C
to
30
◦
C) for whole blood sodium citrate samples.
3 hours at room temperature (
59 °F
to
86 °F
or
15
◦
C
to
30
◦
C) for plasma extracted.
30 days at freezing temperature (
14 °F
or
−10
◦
C
) for
plasma samples extracted from a citrate tube and placed
in a red-top tube.
Cartridge Stability
Do not expose cartridges in the foil pouch to direct sun-
light or leave at room temperature for more than one
day. Use cartridges taken from the foil pouch within 10
minutes
Storage Refrigerate at 36 °F to 46 °F or 2
◦
C to 8
◦
C
Shelf Life The expiration date is printed on the pouch label.
Time to results Approximately 10 minutes
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